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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda • April 26, 2008 Regular Agenda Item 2 FM 2154 Rezoning To: Glenn Brown, City Manager From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services Agenda Caption: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance rezoning 10.817 acres from A-O Agricultural Open to R-1 Single Family Residential Medium Density, located at 14097 FM 2154, generally located along the east side of FM 2154, north of the Barron Road intersection. Recommendation(s): The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the rezoning due to concerns with compatibility of the proposed use with surrounding low density development and potential street alignment issues. Staff recommended approval. Summary: The subject request was analyzed for compliance with the review criteria for a rezoning as stated in the Unified Development Ordinance as follows: REVIEW CRITERIA 1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is primarily vacant (two existing single-family homes) and is designated as Single-Family Residential Medium Density on the Land Use Plan. 2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood: While the surrounding properties are also designated as Single-Family Residential Medium Density on the Land Use Plan, all are currently zoned for and developed as rural residential uses. The current zoning of this property and the surrounding properties is a result of annexation in 1995 when A-O Agricultural-Open zoning was placed on the property as a holding zone. 3. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The subject property is suitable for the proposed zoning district based on future development of surrounding property if redeveloped. Properties directly to the north are currently unplatted, but are generally developed as low density single-family uses. The Southern Trace Subdivision, a multi-phased R-1 Single-Family development, is located just past the unplatted properties to the north. 4. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: The subject property's current zoning district limits the potential for development to one dwelling unit per 5 acres. A-O, Agricultural Open allows for agricultural uses, low-density residential or open space. 5. Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed 91 amendment: The owner is seeking to enhance the marketability of the property through the proposed zone change. The applicant intends to market the property for future single-family development. 6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: There is an existing 18" water main located along Barron Road that, upon extension, is available to serve this property. The Master Plan shows a proposed 12" water line along FM 2154 that would need to be extended to and through the property which would extend water service from Barron Road. The City has a sanitary sewer project planned for this area. This property will need to coordinate with the City's project to determine the best location for a lift station to serve this property and the remaining serviceable area. Drainage for this property is mainly to the southeast. Off-site utility and/or drainage easements will be required. This property's only access is from FM 2154. According to the Subdivision Regulations, streets will be required to project to all adjacent unplatted properties, allowing for cross-access to the north. All utilities shall be designed in accordance with BCS Unified Design Guidelines at the time of platting and site development. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: 1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial 2. Background Information 3. Draft Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes, April 3, 2008 4. Ordinance 92 BACKGROUND INFORMATION NOTIFICATIONS Advertised Commission Hearing Date: April 3, 2008 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: April 24, 2008 The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station's Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing: None Property owner notices mailed: 13 Contacts in support: 0 Contacts in opposition: 0 Inquiry contacts: 1 ADJACENT LAND USES Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use North Single-Family Medium A-0 Agricultural-Open Rural Residential Density Single-Family Medium Westminster South Density A-O Agricultural-Open Subdivision, Rural Residential Westminster Single-Family Medium East n A-O Agricultural-Open Subdivision, Rural DResidential West Thoroughfare-Major - FM 2154—Wellborn Arterial Road DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: 1995 Zoning: A-O upon annexation Final Plat: Unplatted Site development: Two single-family homes existing on the property 96 NOTIFICATIONS Advertised Commission Hearing Date: April 3, 2008 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: April 24, 2008 The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station's Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing: None Property owner notices mailed: 13 Contacts in support: 0 Contacts in opposition: 0 Inquiry contacts: 1 ADJACENT LAND USES Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use North Single-Family Medium A-O Agricultural-Open Rural Residential Density Single-Family Medium Westminster South Density A-O Agricultural-Open Subdivision, Rural Residential Single-Family Medium Westminster East Density A-O Agricultural-Open Subdivision, Rural Residential West Thoroughfare- Major FM 2154—Wellborn - Arterial Road DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: 1995 Zoning: A-O upon annexation Final Plat: Unplatted Site development: Two single-family homes existing on the property REVIEW CRITERIA 1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is primarily vacant (two existing single-family homes) and is designated as Single-Family Residential Medium Density on the Land Use Plan. 2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood: While the surrounding properties are also designated as Single-Family Residential Medium Density on the Land Use Plan, all are currently zoned for and developed as rural residential uses. The current zoning of Planning&Zoning Commission Page 4 of 5 April 3,2008 73